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Why Have So Many People Been Feeling "Off" This Summer? The Hidden Health Effects of Heat and Wildfire Smoke

Why Have So Many People Been Feeling “Off” This Summer? The Hidden Health Effects of Heat and Wildfire Smoke

Learn how wildfire smoke and extreme heat can increase inflammation, histamine, brain fog, and fatigue, plus naturopathic strategies to support your health.
Hashimoto's Research Update

Hashimoto’s and Gut Health: What New Research Says About the Microbiome

One of the most frustrating experiences for people with Hashimoto's is hearing that their thyroid numbers look "normal" while they still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, digestive symptoms, joint pain, or feeling unlike themselves. For years, these lingering symptoms were
Hashimoto's Research Update

Why You Still Feel Terrible with Normal Thyroid Labs: The Research on Euthyroid Hashimoto’s

One of the most common things I hear from new patients is some version of this: "My doctor ran my labs and said everything looks fine. But I feel exhausted, anxious, and foggy all the time. They told me it
Perimenopause vs Menopause: How To Tell Where You Are And How Functional Medicine Can Help

Perimenopause vs Menopause: How To Tell Where You Are And How Functional Medicine Can Help

Authored by Dr. Barrett Hormonal transitions are universal but your experience doesn’t have to feel out of control. Whether you’re noticing subtle cycle shifts or are well past your final period, understanding the nuances of perimenopause and menopause empowers you

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Atomic Habits: A Book Review

Atomic Habits: A Book Review

Authored by Dr. Barrett I will start off by saying, read this book. James Clear makes an excellent argument that the quality of our lives depends on the quality of our habits. Once he has convinced you that habit change

Take Care of Yourself This Year

Take Care of Yourself This Year

Authored by Dr. Barrett As we enter our third year of the pandemic, the last thing we want to hear more about is healthcare. We’ve been inundated — it’s all anyone can talk about. Personally, I would love to talk

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Setting Goals for the New Year

Authored by Olivia Biesler, NBC-HWC It’s now 2022 (Happy New Year!) and, like many people, I’ve been thinking about goals and intentions I want to set for the new year. Things that come to mind personally are: exercising more, reducing

Is Poor Sleep A Root Cause for Your Symptoms?

Is Poor Sleep A Root Cause for Your Symptoms?

Authored by Dr. Barrett American’s are underslept. I knew this before I read Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, Phd but I didn’t fully grasp the health implications. Dr. Walker opened my eyes to the staggering statistics regarding sleep in

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